How ICT can deliver the low carbon economy?

ICT solutions have the potential to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 15%.

In an important step toward cutting greenhouse gas emissions,the Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI),an international partnership of information and communications technology (ICT) companies,today unveiled a methodology for evaluating the carbon-reducing potential of new ICT initiatives.

This practical tool,prepared by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) on behalf of GeSI,with assistance from WSP Environment & Energy,aims to provide businesses,policy makers and the ICT industry with a common yardstick for assessing carbon emissions savings arising from ICT-based solutions such as smart motors,smart logistics,smart buildings,and smart power grids.

According to GeSIs ground-breaking SMART 2020 report,published in 2008,ICT solutions have the potential to cut global greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 15% and save up to 600 billion ($750 billion) by 2020. The follow-up methodology announced today,provides specific guidance on how to identify and quantify the potential benefits of an ICT solution. With its focus on simplifying assessment,and a practical online tutorial,the approach aims to promote greater alignment among ICT companies,government officials,planners,and policy makers.

Speaking on the eve of the global report launch,Luis Neves,GeSI Chair,stated,ICT innovation encourages a low carbon economy,efficiency,and preservation of our environment. This tool will help us to assess emission reductions,and to refine ICT applications so that they can deliver even more net carbon savings.

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